AddressAre you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?
About CatholicCare NT and the Program
CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.
CCNT provides integrated Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience hubs throughout the NT. The team consists of a Lead Practitioner, Financial Counsellors and Financial Wellbeing and Capability Case Managers, who contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable people, families and communities by:
- Helping people address immediate needs in times of financial crisis
- Improving financial capability by helping people in personal financial difficulty to make informed choices to address their financial barriers
- Assisting individuals, families and communities to navigate life transitions and/or financial stress to support Financial Wellbeing
- Improving financial inclusion pathways
- Increasing capacity for safe, affordable housing opportunities
- Implementing research and evaluation activities to contribute to programme and service improvement.
About the role
The Lead Practitioner is responsible for the implementation, leadership and integration of the Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) program in order for the program/s to meet their objectives. Program portfolios may be subject to change within the contract period. This position has a particular focus on leading and mentoring program staff, applying professional knowledge and support whilst providing direct services and managing complex client work.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification such as Diploma in Community Services (Financial Counselling) with membership to relevant financial counselling association (e.g.SAFCA, FCA)
- Minimum five years’ experience in relevant practice and team leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing, case note writing, supervision, and the ability to communicate effectively with managers, staff and stakeholders across a range of diverse cultural groups and settings.
- Experience in recording and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data in line with program requirements and leading a team to do the same.
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
- Experience in providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff.
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
- Six Weeks Annual Leave
- Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance offered
- Above Award Salary
How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website: www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
DARWIN
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.
